Pain and function in patients with chronic low back pain and leg pain after Zhineng Qigong – a quasi-experimental feasibility study by Gabriella Pozarek, Björn Strömqvist, Eva Ekvall Hansson, Gerd Ahlström

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A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Effects of Qigong and Exercise/Nutrition Training on Fatigue and Other Outcomes in Female Cancer Survivors by Chloe S. Zimmerman, Simona Temereanca, Dylan Daniels, Cooper Penner, Tariq Cannonier, Stephanie R. Jones, Catherine Kerr

“…This study provides evidence from a small sample of n = 24 women with CRF that qigong improves fatigue similarly to exercise-nutrition courses. …”
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Feasibility of using remotely delivered Spring Forest Qigong to reduce neuropathic pain in adults with spinal cord injury: a pilot study by Ann Van de Winckel, Sydney T. Carpentier, Wei Deng, Lin Zhang, Angela Philippus, Ricardo Battaglino, Leslie R. Morse

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Mawangdui-Guidance Qigong Exercise for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Guilong Zhang, Liang Gao, Di Zhang, Hongjian Li, Hongjian Li, Yuquan Shen, Zhengsong Zhang, Yong Huang

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Effects of Mind-Body Qigong Exercise on Overall Health, Fatigue/Sleep, and Cognition in Older Chinese Immigrants in the US: An Intervention Study with Control by Jianghong Liu, Yi Yang, Clara Li, Adriana Perez, Adrian Raine, Haoer Shi, Liye Zou

“…The intervention group practiced Chinese Qigong (Baduanjin) 5 days a week guided by trained research assistants and video instructions. …”
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Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on fatigue and quality of life in patients with breast cancer: A narrative review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Shima Gholamalishahi, Chidiebere Emmanuel Okechukwu, Giuseppe La Torre, Alice Mannocci

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Effect of 12-week shen-based qigong exercise on the residual symptoms of schizophrenia: Study protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial by Anbei Lian, Qing Fan, Wenzheng Wang, Qinxin Liu, Jiacheng Shi, Min Zhuang, Yujie Li, Xiaodan Liu

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Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on cognitive and physical functions in older adults: systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized clinical trials by Moonkyoung Park, Rhayun Song, Kyoungok Ju, Jacqueline C. Shin, Jisu Seo, Xing Fan, Xianqi Gao, Ahyun Ryu, Yuelin Li

Subjects: “…Tai Chi and Qigong…”
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Adapting Chinese Qigong Mind-Body Exercise for Healthy Aging in Older Community-Dwelling Low-income Latino Adults: Pilot Feasibility Study by Zenong Yin, Cristina E Martinez, Shiyu Li, Martha Martinez, Kezhi Peng, William M Land, Sarah L Ullevig, Adelita Cantu, Sharon Falk, Arthur E Hernández, Catherine Ortega, Deborah Parra-Medina, Maureen J Simmonds

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of Function Improvement Exercises for Older Sedentary Community-Dwelling Latino Residents (FITxOlder), a Community Health Worker (CHW)-led, mobile technology-facilitated Chinese Qigong mind-body exercise program for healthy aging and to explore its impact on physical and cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) in older community-dwelling low-income Latino adults. …”
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Yijinjing Qigong intervention shows strong evidence on clinical effectiveness and electroencephalography signal features for early poststroke depression: A randomized, controlled trial by Pingping Sun, Shuaipan Zhang, Shuaipan Zhang, Linhong Jiang, Zhenzhen Ma, Chongjie Yao, Chongjie Yao, Qingguang Zhu, Qingguang Zhu, Min Fang, Min Fang

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Role of Mind–Body Fitness in Obesity by Alexios Batrakoulis

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Exercise interventions for stress reduction in older adult populations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Ryan Churchill, Kelly Teo, Lucy Kervin, Indira Riadi, Theodore D. Cosco

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Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults by Linda K. Larkey, Taylor James, SeungYong Han, Dara L. James

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The effects of qigong intervention based on the Internet on quality of life and physical fitness in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients: a protocol of randomized controlled trial by Chengxiang Li, Xiaosheng Dong, Lina Yu, Kai Yuan, Xiangren Yi, Yuanlong Shen, Hu Niu

“…Patients in the qigong group performed Qigong-Baduanjin twice a week for 30 min each time under remote guidance and practiced Baduanjin by themselves at other times. …”
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Are Tai Chi and Qigong efficient methods to treat cancer-related fatigue and improve the QoL in patients with breast cancer? The need for a holistic approach by Anandan K Niraimathi, Elangovan Vidhubala, Vasudevan Saraswathi

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Can Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi Breathing Work Support the Psycho-Immune Homeostasis during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Narrative Review by Bruno Mendo, Mário Gonçalves, Lara Lopes, Luís Carlos Matos, Jorge Machado

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The effect of Baduanjin Qigong combined with five-elements music on anxiety and quality of sleep in asymptomatic patients with COVID-19 infection: A randomised controlled trial by Xian Wang, Xuan Yin, Ping Liu, Anzi Wang, Wenfang Mu, Jun Xu, Weiyan Lu, Zhuping Chen, Yan Zhou, Shifen Xu, Yan Wang

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Effects of cardiac rehabilitation qigong exercise in patients with stable coronary artery disease undergoing phase III rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial (with video) by Fengrun Zhao, Yin Lin, Lindan Zhai, Can Gao, Jianhong Zhang, Qun Ye, Christopher John Zaslawski, Fangfang Ma, Yichen Wang, Chen Liang

“…Objective: To explore the effectiveness and safety of cardiac rehabilitation qigong exercise in stable coronary artery disease (CAD) patients undergoing phase III rehabilitation. …”
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Qigong and Chinese self-massage for everyday health care : ways to address chronic health issues and to improve your overall health based on Chinese medicine techniques / by Zeng, Qingnan

The Qigong of Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method Relieve Fatigue, Sleep, Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study by Fangfang Xie, Fangfang Xie, Yanli You, Chong Guan, Jiatuo Xu, Fei Yao, Fei Yao

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